Mixed Herb Pesto Penne
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Mixed Herb Pesto Penne a try. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 542 calories, 14g of protein, and 25g of fat. If you have made into a paste, russet potato, basil leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes.
Instructions
Place the basil, parsley, cheese, mint, pine nuts, thyme, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor and season with salt and pepper. Turn the processor on and add the EVOO in a slow stream, blending until a thick sauce forms.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook for 6 minutes.
Add the potatoes and cook for 1 more minute.
Add the haricots verts and cook until the pasta is al dente, 2 to 3 more minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and add it to the pesto.
Drain the pasta, then add it to the bowl with the pesto and toss to coat.